These were developed under the leadership of Sheriff Jason Myers as guiding principles for the decisions we make as an Office.

Foundational Character Traits

INTEGRITY

COURAGE

DISCIPLINE

LOYALTY

DILIGENCE

HUMILITY

OPTIMISM

CONVICTION

Core Functions

1.

Keeping our community safethrough maintaining a safe and secure jail and work center, patrolling and conducting criminal investigations, providing civil process, supervising offenders through Parole and Probation, providing search and rescue response, and keeping our courts safe and accessible to the public through judicial security.

2.

To continue to work collaboratively with our community and public safety partners with an emphasis on the prevention of crime, problem solving, and being responsive to the community’s needs for public safety.

3.

To continue to seek and retain professional and competent staff as well as continue the professional development of all employees.

4.

To be fiscally responsible and maximize the public’s resources that we are entrusted with.

Top 10 Objectives

1.

Focus on employee safety as a first priority at all times;

2.

Focus on the legitimate, identified needs and priorities of the residents and visitors of Marion County;

3.

Demonstrate fiscal accountability through showing taxpayers a high return on the public funds entrusted to us;

4.

Steadily contribute to the quality of life in our community by involving our citizens;